Lauren's online journal started in 1996

Travel

Remember my last trip to Batanes? The plane we took was supposed to be SkyJet but there were problems back then so it was just called a chartered flight. Well the good news is SkyJet got its permit to fly.... Continue reading →

Thinking of a place to go this summer? Why not try the unique eco-cultural experience of the time-warped Batanes group of islands where you can get a glimpse of the Philippines of old? Flying to Batanes is now made more... Continue reading →

Options for affordable accommodations in Manila have just broadened with the opening of the first three Tune Hotels in the Philippines during the first quarter of 2012. Tune Hotels, a value hotel chain from Malaysia, will be opening in Angeles... Continue reading →

Despite the travel advisories issued by the US, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Japan, and France against traveling to the Philippines, British-American owned World Cruise Ship SS Oriana docked in Manila on Monday morning to see what our city has to... Continue reading →

If you enjoy luxury shopping, be sure to check out Paragon Mall at Orchard Road when you visit Singapore. This sleek, newly refurbished mall is comparable to Harrods’ or Harvey Nichols’ of London in terms of quality and customer service.... Continue reading →

If you’re traveling to Singapore anytime soon, don’t leave the country without dropping by the new Sands SkyPark at the Marina Bay Sands hotel, Singapore’s newest luxury resort hotel. The SkyPark was formally launched just last month and floats on... Continue reading →

After enjoying all the best finds at the Great Singapore Sale 2010, Pinoy bargain hunters can win their way back to Asiaâ€™s shopping capital with Singapore Tourism Board-Philippinesâ€™ (STBâ€“P) latest online promo, the Great Singapore Sale Bargainista Contest. From June... Continue reading →

The Philippines is the second largest archipelago in the world, making it a natural playing field for water sports and adventure tourism. It’s no wonder that Singaporean adventurer and Guinness World Record Holder Khoo Swee Chow chose the Philippines as... Continue reading →

Today at Sofitel, the Byaheng Pinoy Campaign with Apl was finally launched. This new campaign is the fruit of a long-time collaboration with Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap and Tourism Secretary Ace Durano. As a globally successful artist and Pinoy... Continue reading →